Associate Attorney

Reed Recruitment USA; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Reed Recruitment USA seeks an Associate Attorney with experience in insurance coverage and property disputes to join its growing litigation team in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will work alongside seasoned attorneys on first-party and third-party matters with meaningful responsibility from day one.

The role involves analyzing coverage issues, drafting opinions, preparing pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, and appearing at court hearings.

Formación

• Experience handling first-party and/or third-party property insurance litigation and coverage disputes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate in a team environment.
• Active membership in the California Bar.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and evaluate insurance claims and coverage issues.
• Draft coverage opinions and advisory memoranda.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage and conduct written discovery.
• Attend court hearings and case management conferences.
• Take and defend depositions.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage & Property Litigation

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded litigation practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in insurance coverage and property-related disputes to join its growing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has earned a strong reputation for handling complex, high-exposure litigation matters on behalf of sophisticated clients and offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced attorneys on a broad range of first-party and third-party property insurance matters, gaining meaningful responsibility and client exposure from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate insurance claims and coverage issues
• Draft coverage opinions and advisory memoranda
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Manage and conduct written discovery
• Attend court hearings and case management conferences
• Take and defend depositions
• Support complex insurance coverage and litigation matters through all stages of dispute resolution

Requirements

• Experience handling first-party and/or third-party property insurance litigation and coverage disputes
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Active membership in the California Bar

Compensation

• This position offers an anticipated base salary range of $170,000-$180,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, education, and business needs.
• Strong opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Location

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking sophisticated insurance coverage and litigation work, substantial responsibility, and long-term growth within a respected and well-established practice.